NCCHC mourns the loss of a correctional health care pioneer and dear friend, Dianne Rechtine, MD, CCHP-A. Her ties to the organization were strong
Jul 30, 2021
CDC Publishes Guidance on Use of Disinfectants to Reduce Viral Surface Contamination in Correctional Facilities
Workers in correctional facilities, as well as incarcerated persons who are assigned to work details, may be exposed to viral pathogens if communal, high-touch
Jul 28, 2021
NCCHC Standards and Hepatitis
For World Hepatitis Day, July 28, a reminder of what the standards have to say about hepatitis. Q: Our state performs hepatitis testing on
Jul 22, 2021
Call for Papers: Special Issue on Transgender Health and Corrections
The Journal of Correctional Health Care and Transgender Health are collaborating to produce a special issue on Transgender Health and Corrections. The special issue will highlight the complex
Jul 22, 2021
CDC to Distribute $700 Million for COVID-19 Prevention in Corrections
CDC to distribute $700 million to 64 state and local jurisdictions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in confinement facilities, including prisons, jails,
Jul 19, 2021
Akathisia: A Mysterious Medication-Induced Movement Disorder
A patient once told me, “If it was a choice between cancer and this, I would take cancer.” What is this condition that could
Jun 12, 2025
Prioritizing Men’s Health in Corrections – During Men’s Health Week and Beyond
Men’s Health Week is here—a vital time to focus on the health and well-being of the men in our communities, including the correctional health
Jun 3, 2025
Leave Your Mark: Share Your Story, Inspire the Field!
We’re excited to introduce a new way for our NCCHC community to connect, celebrate, and inspire. Have a story to tell? A moment to
May 28, 2025
Accelerate Action: Advancing Women’s Health and Equity Behind the Walls
Join us to Accelerate Action on International Women’s Health Day 2025.
May 13, 2025
Elsie Judon Is New AJA Board Liaison
Lieutenant Colonel Elsie Judon, MS, BSW, CCHP, has joined the NCCHC Board.
May 1, 2025
Mental Health Awareness Month: Inside and Outside the Walls
Mental health professionals work in facilities that were not designed to provide the volume of mental health services our patients require …
Apr 23, 2025
A Time to Celebrate the New CCHPs
Congratulations to the 82 individuals who earned their CCHP credential in the first quarter. These professionals have demonstrated their commitment to the field and
